FIRST ClusterXchange visits of the GreenTech 2.0 Project
Visits period: December 2022 - March 2023
Application deadline extended: Feb 10! Green Tech Clusters for Excellence 2.0 (GreenTech 2.0) empowers green tech clusters to support SMEs in exploiting growth opportunities, service innovation, resource-efficient solutions, market traction, finding investments, and internationalization. The project aims to act as an enabler and multiplier of collaborations by initiating 100 matched short-term exchanges via ClusterXchange Programme.
GreenTech 2.0 Partnership invites SMEs, clusters, research centres and other scale-up organisations to explore the business and innovation potential in Sweden, Finland, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia. With the ClusterXchange mobility scheme interested entities can receive up to 510 Eur lump sum for participation and other travel expenses.
How will visitors benefit from ClusterXchange?
A stay abroad with a selected host will allow you to:
Expand your network of contacts and develop new cross-border partnerships .
Benefit from 1:1 meeting with potential business partners, clients, or regional stakeholders.
(meetings will be organized based on your expressed interest).Broaden your sector- and non-sector-specific skills and knowledge through capacity building.
Gain insights into the technological tendencies of the GreenTech industry.
Find innovative solutions to upgrade your business, products, and services.
Create new business opportunities and get involved in new innovative projects.
Gain knowledge of foreign markets and cultures.
HOST Organisations:
In Lithuania:
Who can participate?
An eligible entity from the EU COSME programme country.
A cluster or similar business network organization.
A scaling-up support organization (technology centre, research institute, fab-lab, resource-efficiency service provider, [digital] innovation hub, creative hub, incubator, or accelerator) that is a cluster or a similar business network organisation member.
A small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) that is a cluster or a similar business network organisation member.
HOW to participate?
Register your interest by applying here. GreenTech 2.0 partnership will get in touch with you for further information and guide you through the Xchange process.
The deadline for submitting an online application:
FEB 10 2023
You can access the full programme and preliminary agenda: https://www.greentech-project.eu/clusterxchange-programme
It is implemented with support from Cluster Organisations that have teamed up as European Cluster Partnerships | Excellence (Partnerships). The scheme is co-funded by the European Union through its program for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME). The first set of CXC exchanges will be implemented from 2022 December to 2023 March. The second set of CXC exchanges is to happen between 2023 March and 2023 December.
TAKE A BETTER LOOK!
the interview of FINLAND host organisation
Why is it important for SME’s to join Green Tech 2.0 ClusterXchange program?
„There are needs for green and sustainable technology, such as energy saving, circular economy and lowering emissions in many countries. On the other hand, we have had for a few years challenges to reach external markets due to COVID-19. Active organisations, who get out now looking for new areas, have great opportunities.“
What are the main Cluster Exchange visits values you see?
„For a company or a cluster member it is a super quick way for getting a glimpse and obtain contacts in another country.“
Why you should choose our organisation as your host organization?
„We at Green Net Finland are well connected in the Helsinki-Uusimaa region and wider. We have been operating here for more than 20 years.“
Why is it important to explore resource-efficient solutions?
„Mankind has been overusing the global resources for many years and now we all just have to change it. The sooner we start exploring new solutions the better chances we have in the future competition.“
TAKE A BETTER LOOK!
the interview of POLAND host organisation
Why is it important for SME’s to join Green Tech 2.0 ClusterXchange program?
„Now the market is preparing for changes in greening all areas of life, including production, services, housing, public spaces and mobility. New solutions are searched for this by companies and public institutions. Through the exchange, the solution providers, potential receivers or codeveloper that SMEs in the sector can meet and start collaboration on the markets represented by the programme.“
What are the main Cluster Exchange visits values you see?
„The main value getting into contact with potential collaboration partners selected to the needs of the visitors. The visitor can also learn the good practices of the host visited.“
Why you should choose our organisation as your host organization?
„If you are interested in Polish market, whether you have a green solution to offer or to co-develop PPNT is the best choice. PPNT has experts in R&D, technology partners matchmaking and funds acquisition in Poland. You can start your operation in Poland from here through our soft-landing package. We can guide you step-by-step in entering the market also through our strong green innovation ecosystem. We have a large network of researchers, companies and public institutions in the region and can arrange a one-to-one meeting with a partner.“
Why is it important to explore resource-efficient solutions?
„The market for such solutions is growing. Until now the planet’s resources like air, water, metals, and fossils seemed to be unlimited. But the limits are close to being reached. The value of any resource whether virgin or recycled is growing. The companies that see the market opportunity in saving resources or taking value from waste have the best chances to grow. Also the customers are aware of the stress the resource use makes on the planet and demand more planet-friendly products and services.“
TAKE A BETTER LOOK!
the interview of ESTONIA host organisation
Why is it important for SME’s to join Green Tech 2.0 ClusterXchange program?
„ClusterXchange sounds complecated but in real life this is the best option for the Greentech company to understand and experience foreign markets. The partners of GreenTech 2.0 have combined the most relevant thematic country-visits including one-one meetings, networking events, showcases, matchmaking with private companies, public organizations etc. so the visiting company cen get the most out of the new ecosystem just in a few days’ time. This an awesome value proposition because you can really understand how Greentech community is operating in foreign countries and you get all the needed personalized support from the local partner of Green Tech 2.0.“
What are the main Cluster Exchange visits values you see?
„If you use the full support of the Exchange program then the values you gain can be huge. Mostly, it Is all about meeting the key-players in Greentech in other region. This can lead to new market discovery, joint venture building, cross-border investment, long-term partnership, market access etc. It depends what the goals and ambitions of the participating company are and we´ll try our best to meet those ambitions via our local networking and matchmaking skills.“
Why you should choose our organisation as your host organization?
„Tehnopol is representing Estonian tech.ecosystem for about 20 years. During this time Tehnopol as the science and tech park has supported thousands of tech-companies and established collaboration links with all the ecosystem players in the region. Greentech business vertical is trending at the moment in Estonia and there is a good chance of meeting cool companies, eager investors and browse through the crem de la crem of Estonian tech community.“
Why is it important to explore resource-efficient solutions?
„Greentech and resource efficient solutions are not considered as an option but an inevitable thing to happen in the nearest future. It would be wise to keep yourself up to date with the latest trends and with the dynamics of the Greentech ecosystems.“
This project is funded by the European Union’s COSME Programme. The content of this document represents the views of the author only and is his/her sole responsibility; it cannot be considered to reflect the views of the European Commission and/or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) or any other body of the European Union. The European Commission and the Agency do not accept any responsibility for use that may be made of the information it contains.
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